Cclhd - Manager Mental Health Occupational Therapy

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time - Contract end Date: 27 June 2027
**Position Classification**: Health Manager Level 2
**Remuneration**: $109,857 - $129,624
**Hours Per Week**: 38

**Location**: Central Coast
**Requisition ID**: REQ578863

**Applications Close**:Sunday 22 June 2025

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for mental health and ready to explore your leadership potential? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a management role and shape the future of occupational therapy services within mental health across the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD).

The **Manager, Mental Health Occupational Therapy** role was created to strengthen the capability of occupational therapy services in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. This role provides the ideal platform for a clinician who is looking to take the next step in their career and gain valuable leadership experience in a supportive environment.

**Key Objectives of the Role**:

- Enhance coordination and engagement across health services and external providers to better support individuals with complex mental health challenges.
- Lead and oversee occupational therapy service delivery including assessment, care coordination, care planning, and behavioural management.
- Facilitate access to specialist services for clients with complex and high-level needs.
- Build the capability of the health workforce to deliver specialised mental health care.
- Improve the collection and use of data to inform future service development and planning.

**For more information about this role, please view**th**e**Position Description

**About You**:

- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy with a current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Membership.
- Proven experience in providing clinical leadership within services focused on behavioural health, demonstrating the ability to guide and support multidisciplinary teams in complex care environments.
- Sound understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), including its implementation within health and mental health contexts, and awareness of the access and navigation challenges faced by consumers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement frameworks and methodologies, with practical experience leading and implementing quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders.

**Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.**

**Benefits**
- Work-Life Balance - Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Opportunity to explore a management role with guidance and mentorship.
- Regular weekday working hours - no shift work or weekends - 08:00 - 4:30pm or 08:30- 5:00pm.
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of people with complex mental health concerns.
- Financial Benefits - Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing - Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth - Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
- For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

**Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health**
- Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the **Stepping Up** initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

**Additional Information**

An **Eligibility List (E-List)** or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

**Need More Information?**

**For role-related queries, please contact**:
Katherine Nicholls

**Phone**: Ph: 0474 071 873

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